Brand/Generic Names OTC Flashcards

Top OTC Drugs

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Non-sedating antihistamine

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cetirizine (Zyrtec)
fexofenadine (Allegra)
levocetirizine (Xyzal)
loratadine (Claritin)

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Sedating antihistamines

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chlorpheniramine
diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
doxylamine

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3
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Cough suppressants

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dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin)

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4
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Expectorant

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guaifenesin (Mucinex, Robafen)

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5
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Decongestants

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oxymetazoline (Afrin)
phenylephrine (Sudafed PE)
pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Nexafed, Zephrex)

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6
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Nasal steroid sprays

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budesonide (Rhinocort)
fluticasone (Flonase)
triamcinolone (Nasacort)

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Nasal mast cell stabilizer

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cromolyn (NasalCrom)

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Acne

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adapalene (Differin)
azelaic acid
benzoyl peroxide
salicylic acid

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9
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Alopecia

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minoxidil (Rogaine)

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10
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Cold sores

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docosanol (Abreva)

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Dandruff

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coal tar (T/Gel)
ketoconazole (Nizoral A-D) 1%
pyrithione zinc (Head and Shoulders)
selenium sulfide (Selsun)

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12
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Diaper rash

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petrolatum/zinc oxid (Desitin)

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Tinea infections

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butenafine (Lotrimin Ultra) cream
clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) cream
miconazole (Lotrimin AF) powder, spray
terbinafine (Lamisil AT) cream
tolnaftate (Tinactin) cream, powder, spray
undecylenic acid

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14
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Candida infection

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clotrimazole
miconazole (Monistat)

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15
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Hemorrhoids

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phenylephrine (Preparation H)

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16
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Lice

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permethrin 1% (Nix)
piperonyl butoxide/pyrethrin (RID)

17
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Minor wounds

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polymyxin/bacitracin/neomycin (Neosporin)

18
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Pinworm

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pyrantel pamoate

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Inflammation

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hydrocortisone 1% (Cortaid, Cortisone, Cortizone-10)

20
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Antidiarrheals

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bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol)
loperamide (Imodium)

21
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Constipation

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bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
calcium polycarbophil (FiberCon)
docusate sodium (Colace)
glycerin
magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
methylcellulose (Citrucel)
polyethylene glycol 3350 (MiraLa)
psyllium (Metamucil)
sodium phosphates (Fleet Enema)
senna (Senokot, Ex-Lax)
wheat dextrin (Benefiber)

22
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Emergency contraception

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levonorgestrel (Plan B)

23
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Diabetes

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Humulin N, Humulin R, Novolin N, Novolin R, Humulin 70/30, Novolin 70/30

24
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Acid reducers

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esomeprazole (Nexium)
omeprazole (Prilosec)
lansoprazole (Prevacid)
famotidine (Pepcid, Zantac)
aluminum/magnesium/simethicone (Mylanta Max)
calcium carbonate (Tums)
calcium carbonate/magnesium (Mylanta Supreme)
calcium carbonate/simethicone (Maalox)
anhydrous citric acid/aspirin/sodium bicarbonate (Alka-Seltzer)
simethicone (Gas-X)
alpha-galactosidase enzyme (Beano)
lactase enzyme (Lactaid)

25
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Motion sickness

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dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
meclizine (Dramamine less drowsy)

26
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Ears and eyes

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artificial tears (Systane, Refresh)
ketotifen (Alaway, Zaditor)
naphazoline (Clear Eyes redness relief)
naphazoline/pheniramine (Naphcon, Visine)
olopatadine (Pataday)
tetrahydrozoline (Visine)
carbamide peroxide (Debrox

27
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Pain

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acetaminophen (Tylenol)
acetaminophen/caffeine (Excedrin tension)
acetaminophen/caffeine/aspirin (Excedrin migraine)
acetaminophen/caffeine/pyrilamine (Midol)
aspirin (Ecotrin Bufferin, Ascriptin)
capsaicin (Zostrix)
diclofenac (Voltaren)
ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
lidocaine patches
magnesium salicylate (Doan’s)
methyl salicylate, menthol (IcyHot, Salonpas, BenGay)
naproxen (Aleve)
trolamine salicylate (Aspercreme)

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Insomnia

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diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
doxylamine (Unisom)
melatonin

29
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Smoking cessation

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nicotine gum (Nicorette), lozenge (Nicorette mini), patch (Nicoderm CQ)

30
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Urinary incontinence

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oxybutynin (Oxytrol)

31
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Weight loss

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orlistat (Alli)

32
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Vitamins

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Vitamin B’s; B1 niacin, B9 folic acid, B12 cyanocobalamin
Vitamin C, D2 ergocalciferol, D3 cholecalciferol

33
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Supplements

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calcium citrate (Citracal)
coenzyme 10
ferrous sulfate
omega fatty acid
magnesium citrate, oxide

34
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Probiotics

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lactobacillus (Culturella)
bififobacterium longum (Align)
saccharomyces boulardii (Florastor)